Rural Municipality of Springfield

Communications & Marketing Specialist

Job Title: Communications & Marketing Specialist
Union / Non-Union: Non-Union
Reports to: CAO
Weekly Hours: 25 - 35 hrs / week, 1-year term w/t possibility for extension.
Department: Admin
Date: February 1, 2021
Wage Level: Level 2, Step 1
 

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the CAO, the Communications & Marketing Specialist will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of the Municipality’s internal and external communications programs. This position will develop and implement a multi-faceted marketing and communication strategy including, but not limited to, planning and creating engaging and informative content such as video, presentations, website, social media and written literature.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate the Municipality’s public information programs, press releases, and promotional materials including print and non-print materials;
•  Develop and maintain an engaging social media presence, manage content for the Municipal website and other social media platforms;
• Development, delivery and evaluation of internal communication strategies, materials, campaigns and projects.
• Work collaboratively with all departments to develop communications strategies including well-crafted public messaging on a project basis or as needed;
• Plan, write, edit and review content for a variety of internal and external communication mediums;
• Ensure brand consistency and create content rich publications including an Annual Report, marketing materials, media briefings, letterhead, brochures etc. for production in both print and digital formats;
• Develop a marketing budget that supports ongoing marketing strategies.
• Shall perform related work and duties, as required.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• University or College degree in Communications, Marketing or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Experience in business writing and the creation of compelling publications;
• Skill and experience in organizational electronic communication technology, desktop publishing and web- based technology;
• Experienced in Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, data base and web-based programs;
• Class 5 Driver’s License.

Knowledge Skills and abilities:

• Resourceful person with demonstrated success developing and managing budgets in alignment with corporate strategy;
• Proven skills, knowledge and expertise in designs and execution of marketing, communications and public activities;
• Experience working with a diverse group of clients, partners and stakeholders, and ability to foster and grow relationships;
• Strategic and innovative thinker with excellent analytical skills that can help create a stronger brand presence, improve customer experience and positively impact corporate brand, reputation and awareness;
• Demonstrate conceptual thinking, comfortable working with ambiguity, exceptional communication skills, naturally and comfortably team orientated and enjoys collaboration;
• Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, organizational, negotiation and communication skills.

Qualified Candidates:
submit a resume and cover letter by 4:00 p.m. February 28, 2021 to:

RM of Springfield
Attention: Human Resources Department
“Communications & Marketing Specialist”
Box 219, Oakbank MB
R0E 1J0
 

Phone: 204 444-3321
Fax: 204 444-2137
Email: careers@rmofspringfield.ca

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.